Savory Curry Eggplant Casserole
February 3, 2011 in Casseroles, Main Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Wheat Berry Recipes by Joyce Bunderson
If you or your family need animal protein to consider a recipe a main dish, you may add cubed cooked chicken or turkey to this dish. Don’t forget that eggplant, onions, wheat berries and Parmesan cheese all are sources of protein.
Ingredients
6 – 8 cups eggplant, cut to ½ inch cubes (about 1 large eggplant)
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ cup cooked wheat berries
2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons curry power
½ teaspoon red chili powder
Salt, as desired
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, if desired
3 tablespoons Greek Yogurt, per serving.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Saute eggplant, cumin seeds and onion in oil until the onion becomes clear and the eggplant is beginning to soften. Stir in the cooked wheat berries, tomatoes, and spice. Pour into a greased 9” X 13” baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Bake for 25 minutes, until the top is crusty. Serve with a dollop of Greek Yogurt.
Chop onion and cube eggplant.
Heat skillet with olive oil; add onions, eggplant and cumin seeds; cook until onions are tender.
Add tomatoes and spices and mix together.
Bake at 375 F for 25 minutes.
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Marjorue Kitch said on February 23, 2012
This looks good but where do you buy wheat berries and what are they?
Joyce Bunderson said on February 23, 2012
‘Wheat berries’ is the commonly used term that means the whole wheat grain – not ground into wheat flour. As to where you can purchase them, as of today, you can still purchase them on Dr. Grandma’s store. But we are going to be removing them soon.
If you look in your local phone book for food storage, you may be able to learn of a local source. Also, some Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and local health food stores carry them. Lastly, you can get them from eBay. If you’re wanting the highest protein and nutrients, go for the ‘hard red spring’. I personally would not choose the white varieties – no data, yet on the nutritional benefits.
Best to you,
Joyce